LaKeith Stanfield — currently Ruby Bridges First Day of starring in “Knives Out” — in School Changed History theaters November 27 (See page A-9) (See page B-1) VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 47, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 BY LAUREN A. JONES Contributing Writer Former NFL quarter- Congratulations Judge Teri L. Jackson back Colin Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2017, as a result of kneeling during the national anthem in protest of this country’s treatment of minorities and police brutality. There was no NFL rule in existence during the 2016-17 season that Kaepernick violated by his protests and no cred- ible reason cited for the failure of any NFL team to sign him as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd string quarterback dur- ing the following season. Kaepernick was both COURTESY PHOTO heralded and criticized for Judge Teri L. Jackson his actions. Some believed his protest had no merit, only other African Ameri- that racial profiling and BY CALIFORNIA BLACK can woman to serve on a discriminatory practices MEDIA California appellate court against people of color is bench was Justice Arleigh a myth. While others felt Colin Kaepernick AP PHOTO Gov. Gavin Newsom Woods who was a justice that an NFL football field nominated Judge Teri L. on the 2nd District Court was not the right venue, forms to bring awareness to field at Charles Drew High last and best chance to re- Jackson, associate jus- of Appeal in Southern deeming Kaepernick’s ex- civil rights injustices, such School in Riverdale, Geor- turn to the NFL, there was tice of the First District California. Former Gov. planation of his protest as as track and field gold and gia, donning a Kunta Kinte a dramatic shift from what Court of Appeal, Division Jerry Brown appointed a lack of patriotism, and an bronze medalists, Tommy T-shirt as he participated was billed as a workout Three, in San Francisco. Woods, who is now re- affront to veterans and the Smith and John Carlos, in a 40-minute on-the-fieldcoordinated by the NFL to If confirmed, Jackson, tired, in 1980 during his country. when they raised their fistsworkout before seven NFL take place at the Atlanta 63, a Democrat from San first governorship. For some, Kaepernick’s in protest during the 1968 team representatives, me- Falcons’ facility in front of Mateo, will be the first “Gov. Newsom has a actions were viewed as an Olympic Games. dia and members of the 26 representatives of the 32 African American woman commitment to diversity act of courage and in align- After nearly three years public on Saturday. NFL teams. in the history of the state ment with other athletes of being away from the For what many believe As a result of Kaepe- to serve on the court. The {See JACKSON A-8} who have used their plat- NFL, Kaepernick took the was likely Kaepernick’s {See NFL A-8} It’s a Woman’s World: The 95-year-old agency offers an array of mental health resources for children, Black Democrats Swear In young adults and families All-Woman Executive Team BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT programming. Staff Writer Their vision, according to their website, is “that Mental health illness is everyone has access to the on the rise and children are support services needed to not exempt. Fortunately, achieve the emotional well- Wellnest operates in Cen- being critical to reaching tral and South L.A. to as- their full potential.” sist young people and their As president and CEO, families with attaining the Charlene Dimas-Peinado Formerly known as Los leads the Wellnest team and Angeles Child Guidance, works with the board of di- Wellnest has continuously rectors in fulfilling that vi- provided an array of spe- sion. Her professional staff cialized programs for ages combines the best practices 0-to-25-years-old since with compassionate care 1924. Comprehensive and ongoing follow-up to mental health services are improve the quality of the Charlene Dimas-Peinado COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO available at four communi- lives of children, young (L-R) Cory Jackson- Parliamentarian, Taisha Brown- ty-based centers, 34 school- adults, their families and tional wellbeing is just as non-traditional focused on President African American Caucus, Kendra Lewis VP based sites, co-location at a communities. essential as their physical building resilience such as African American Caucus, Rusty Hicks- California Demo- Federally Qualified Health “Mental health support health,” said Dimas-Pein- coping skills, supportive cratic Party Chair, Shay Franco-Clausen- Board Member, Center, and directly to cli- is so important for children ado. “Wellnest offers pro- relationships and engage- Cecile Nunley- Treasurer and Lorrie Brown- Secretary ents through field-based and families as their emo- grams that are holistic and {See HEALTH A-10} {See FULL STORY A-8} BY KHALIL ABDULLAH es from “why bother” to BY LAUREN VICTORIA “electability” and who Contributing Writer “we’re all in.” Let’s speak to BURKE can actually win in 2020. the “why bother” question. NNPA Newswire Biden’s poll numbers Within the African FAQ: Why should I both- Contributor falling in Iowa started the American community, the er with Census 2020? I filled debate. conversation about the up- out the census form the last As doubts grow about The diversity of the coming 2020 census rang- time and I didn’t see any im- the candidacy of former field and Patrick’s late provements in my neighbor- Vice President Joe Biden, run only 80 days before hood or community. other candidates have en- the Iowa Caucuses, have Answer: Whether or not tered the race for the White many insiders on team you saw the improvements House in 2020. In a sur- blue worried that a pro- you expected, many benefits prise announcement on tracted primary fight may of the census still touched November 14, former Mas- hurt the party’s chances your life, your community, sachusetts Governor De- Democratic presidential candidate former Massachu- of beating Trump. Con- and the people you love and val Patrick, 63, tossed his setts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks during a fundraiser forcerns from Wall Street care about – especially chil- hat in the ring. Only days the Nevada Democratic Party, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, inand the “one percent” dren. before, former New York Las Vegas. AP PHOTO/JOHN LOCHER about Sen. Elizabeth If you have a sense of mayor Michael Bloomberg Warren’s “wealth tax” responsibility for the qual- announced he would also rick’s late entry onto the two major political parties. ideas have many Demo- ity of life of children in your join the crowded field ofpresidential stage means They are Senators Kamala crats, who are more cor- family or beyond, your par- Democrats competing to that for the first timeHarris in (D-CA), Cory Book- poration friendly, such as ticipation in the census has take on President Donald history, three African er (D-NJ) and now Pat- Patrick, re-thinking their www.lasentinel.net Trump. Americans are running for rick. The late arrivals have {See CENSUS 2020 A-10} Former Governor Pat- President from one of the reignited a debate about {See DEVAL A-10} E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Facepop Mobile App Takes Messaging to a Higher Level L.A. native, Bervick J. Deculus II, launches an innovative communication tool B Y CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT ing-head videos for their Competing apps offer talk- Staff Writer friends and family, all by a ing head videos as personal- simple press of a button - ized avatars, but Grimes Your social media mes- launch, create and share. It’s noted that Facepop elimi- sages will become more that simple,” explained nates that artificial aspect. vibrant and alive with the Deculus, an L.A. native “Our algorithm extracts Facepop mobile app. who runs the company with a real-world human head According to company co-founders, Jerome Henry from a real-world environ- founder, Bervick J. Deculus and Kareem Grimes. ment. We don’t understand II, the innovative tool trans- While Generation Z and the overworked emoji or forms communications into millennial audiences are avatar messaging tool,” he memorable posts. likely to embrace Facepop, said with an ear-to-ear Deculus launched his the owners believe the app smile. However, they do start-up tech company last can help corporations and possess entrepreneurial year and since then, individ- local businesses to empow- spirits and backgrounds in uals and businesses are er their digital marketing the film and music indus- using the app to create per- campaigns or internal com- tries, which spurred their sonalized emoji-like videos munications. venture into the tech start- featuring the face of the “Can you imagine City up field. sender. The “talking head” Council president Herb J. “Tech entrepreneurship can deliver catchphrases, Wesson, Jr.’s talking head is a significant undertaking, inspirational quotes, well video sent as a personal text especially in an industry wishes, greetings, notifica- inviting you to next year’s where the odds stand tions, hot slang and more. Taste of Soul, set against a against you. But, I refuse “Facepop aims to title sponsor themed back- the tech industry’s present enhance the messaging ground? Facepop packs per- climate for minorities, our experience around the globe sonalization power like non-technical backgrounds by enabling users to not never before, period,” or need to raise capital to only produce more clearer insisted Henry.